The Quotable Kofi Annan Selections from Speeches and Statements by the Secretary-General

This publication presents a selection of quotes from the speeches and statements of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, covering the period from his election as Secretary-General in December 1996 through March 1998. Taken together, the Secretary-General's statements during his first year in office constitute a wide-ranging commentary on the challenges faced by the international community, and are a guide to United Nations policies and to its efforts to realize the goals of its founding Charter.--Publisher's description.